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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.81, 598.20 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.81, 598.20 and 237.52 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.81 : 598.20 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.81/598.20 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.81x = 598.20 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.81x = 142,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,084.46/398.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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